Is Bonjour hello and goodbye?
Wishing someone “Good day” is somewhat formal for people in most of the English world, but in French, it’s just the standard – bonjour really is the equivalent of saying “hello”. This is the standard French goodbye, but in formal contexts, you’ll often hear a cool parallel with bonjour.
How do you say hi in Paris?
What is French word hello?
The French word bonjour (bon-ʒʊr or bon-zhoor for those of us who don’t speak linguist) is as close as you’ll get to a universal phrase that means hello. It’s appropriate to use in any setting, but because it translates to “good day,” it’s customary to employ it as a greeting in the morning and afternoon.